Psalms 23 - Meaning & Verses

6 verses

Verses

Psalms 23:1

KJV

"[A Psalm of David.] The LORD {is} my shepherd; I shall not want."

Psalms 23:1 means that God guides and cares for us like a shepherd with his sheep, providing everything we need. In tough times, it reminds us to trust God for …

Psalms 23:2

KJV

"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. {green...: Heb. pastures of tender grass} {still...: Heb. waters of quietness}"

Psalms 23:3

KJV

"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."

Psalms 23:4

KJV

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou {art} with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me."

Psalms 23:5

KJV

"Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. {anointest: Heb. makest fat}"

Psalms 23:6

KJV

"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. {for ever: Heb. to length of days}"